George A. Romero Director, Writer, Cinematographer, Film Editing Duane Jones Ben Actor Judith O'Dea Barbra Actor Karl Hardman Harry Actor, Producer, Makeup Artist Keith Wayne Tom Actor Judith Ridley Judy Actor Marilyn Eastman Helen Actor Kyra Schon Karen Actor Charles Craig Newscaster , Zombie Actor George Kosana Sheriff McClelland Actor, Production Manager Russell Streiner Johnny (uncredited) Actor, Producer John A. Russo Writer Bruce Capristo Hair Stylist Marshall Booth Sound Engineer Gary Streiner Sound Engineer Tony Pantanella Special Effects Regis Survinski Special Effects